“To eat of the pear means to feed our creative hunger to write, paint, sculpt, weave, to say our piece, to stand up for, put forward hopes and ideas and creations the likes of which the world has never seen before.”–Clarissa Pinkola Estes “Women Who Run With the Wolves

She has been hanging in my home a while, but hadn't been signed or varnished. Now she rests at moms store 'Crystals and Karma' (soon to be called Dragonfly Crystals) in a gallery section of her shop. I have been madly varnishing, signing, and creating write ups for my paintings. Even though they have been 'finished' and gazed upon-now they are honored and shining. My writings that accompany each painting have only really been handwritten. I have to say adding the varnish and typing up their messages has been incredible. We often take for granted our inner knowing-forgetting to nurture our self and our ancient knowing. When I reread my words I am reminded-and I take pause.

​Sacred Fruit.” She stays calm and sure of herself in in the chaos, offering you a sacred, voluptuous pear, containing a small pilot flame for you to use to set your soul flame a blaze. This small flame is often forgotten but needs to be nurtured and treated gently with conscious choices.

How can you nurture yourself this upcoming month? How can you slow down and taste the fruit-and feed your creative hunger? What inner wisdom is calling to you?

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Jennifer Russell was born and raised in New Brunswick, Canada.She is an Intentional artist who focuses on creating meaning full connections to her work for herself and others. Nothing is more satisfying to her than hearing that her work has inspired someone in their own life.She also runs workshops for helping others to find their creative voice and to create their own meaningful connections through creativity.